The Congress, on October 18 and 22 had announced the candidates for the first phase polling in two lists.

The Congress on Saturday released a list of 37 candidates for the second phase of polling for upcoming Chhattisgarh assembly elections. Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) chief Bhupesh Baghel, will contest from the Patan assembly constituency, said a party statement. Baghel was embroiled in an alleged sex CD scandal involving a state minister.

TS Singh Deo, the Congress Legislature Party leader, will contest from Ambikapur, while former Union Minister Charan Das Mahant will contest from Sakti.